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The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
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1 hour
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Low
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Non-guided
The King's Gallery was built in the shell of the former Holyrood Free Church and Duchess of Gordon’s School at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The buildings were originally constructed in the 1840s with funds from the Duchess of Gordon but fell into disuse in the late 19th century. The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, shows changing exhibitions of works of art from the Royal Collection, one of the largest and most important art collections in the world.
The Sovereign holds the Royal Collection in trust for his successors and the nation. The King's Gallery in Edinburgh is located at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was built in the shell of a former church and school from the 19th century. The late Queen opened the gallery in its current form as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
- The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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The King’s Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, shows changing exhibitions of works of art from the Royal Collection, one of the world's largest and most important art collections. The Sovereign holds the Royal Collection in trust for his successors and the nation.
The King's Gallery in Edinburgh is located at the entrance to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and was built in the shell of a former church and school of the 19th century. The late Queen opened the gallery in its current form as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations in 2002.
- Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians (22 March – 22 September 2024)
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Explore how the Georgians ushered in many of the cultural trends we know today, including the first stylists and influencers, the birth of a specialised fashion press and the development of shopping as a leisure activity.
Discover what fashion can tell us about life in the 18th century, a revolutionary period when trade, travel and technological innovations fuelled fashion trends across all levels of society.
The exhibition combines almost 100 works from the Royal Collection, including paintings, prints and drawings by artists such as Gainsborough, Hogarth and their contemporaries. A selection of clothing and accessories is displayed alongside paintings to show what the Georgians wore – from the functional dress of laundry maids to the glittering gowns suitable for court.
Following the exhibition’s successful showing in London, new additions have been made with distinctly Scottish links. These include two depictions of George IV, painted to mark the first visit by a reigning monarch to Scotland since Charles I. Also on display is a portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie, showing the Jacobite leader as a defiant prince.
The exhibition is taking place at The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse formerly known as The Queen’s Gallery.
- Opening times 2024
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The King's Gallery is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, except July to September, when it is open daily.
July to September
Daily, 09:30-18:00 (last admission 17:00)
Gallery closed
23 September - 31 December 2024
Change to Normal Opening Hours
20 August 2024 – Last admission 16:00; Gallery closes at 17:00
The Kings' Gallery is part of a working royal palace, so closures can happen on short notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Address: Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX
- Please bring a printed copy of your ticket
- Tickets are valid for entry on the date and time shown
- Recommended visit time: approximately 1 hour
- Your ticket includes a multimedia guide available in English. You may bring your own headphones to use with the multimedia guide
- Visitors and their belongings may be subject to security checks
- For safety reasons pushchairs cannot be taken inside and must be checked in at the entrance
- The King's Gallery was formerly known as The Queen's Gallery
- Images: Royal Collection Trust / © HM King Charles III 2024. Photographer: Giulia Sansone
Highlights
- Explore the historic Kings's Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
- NEW EXHIBITION: Style & Society: Dressing the Georgians
- Multimedia guide is included with your entrance ticket
What's Included
Entry
Multimedia Guide
What's Excluded
Transportation
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